Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 1)
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
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Ask An Analyst: How Is Gen Z Reshaping Payments?
In a rapidly evolving payments landscape, Gen Z prefers simpler, frictionless systems.
What Should Credit Unions Know About Stablecoins?
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.
Alexa, How Does Numerica Do Payments?
September 10, 2018
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Early adoption and member convenience drive strategy at this Spokane cooperative.
Maximizing Profit Through Risk-Based Pricing
September 10, 2018
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Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Payments Space Invaders: Who’s Stealing Your Swipes?
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Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
A Great Rate To Fill The Deposit Gap
September 10, 2018
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In search of liquidity, Day Air Credit Union introduces a five-year certificate at 3.05% APY.
Are Faster Payments Fast Enough For A Real-Time World?
September 10, 2018
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ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
What’s In Our Wallet?
August 29, 2018
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An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
August 28, 2018
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As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
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Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
August 20, 2018
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Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Alexa, How Does Numerica Do Payments?
Early adoption and member convenience drive strategy at this Spokane cooperative.
Maximizing Profit Through Risk-Based Pricing
Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Payments Space Invaders: Who’s Stealing Your Swipes?
Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
A Great Rate To Fill The Deposit Gap
In search of liquidity, Day Air Credit Union introduces a five-year certificate at 3.05% APY.
Are Faster Payments Fast Enough For A Real-Time World?
ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
What’s In Our Wallet?
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
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By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
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Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
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Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
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The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
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A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
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Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.